18 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1901
Page
1
A fragment notes Sir Thomas failing to win the America Cup yet gaining the respect of the American people. GAL LeDeis writes of long suffering indigestion and echoes common sentiment, reflecting a personal voice amid the sports piece.
The Washington Letter notes President Roosevelt’s weariness with patronage demands and his plan to restrict public access. It discusses the Isthmian treaty Cuba sugar terms and the Louisiana planters issue, plus Hay and Gage remarks. It recounts Roosevelt’s kindness to a homeless dog, and mentions the Schley Court of Inquiry and Prison Sunday observances.
The subject, a Harvard graduate, has had a rapid ascent through roles as Assemblyman, Police Commissioner, Governor of New York, president of the Civil Service Commission, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and a Rough Rider colonel, culminating as Vice President. His career shows strong character with no corruption despite enemies.
A young man in town seeks a wife and lists a six dollar weekly salary, plans a comfortable home, and two cigars daily. He is handsome and invites interested women to submit applications at the office for consideration.
Pensions for Spanish American War veterans rise toward a annual total of about 1 million dollars. On June 6 there were 5,5 5 pensioners drawing 834,750 dollars yearly, with 35,995 applicants by June 1 and about 1,500 new names added monthly. Most beneficiaries are invalid soldiers, but 2,000 are widows, minors and children.
The 1886 act changed the presidential line of succession from Speaker to multiple executive officers. It lists in order the Secretary of State, Treasury, War, then Attorney General, Postmaster General, Navy, Interior, and Agriculture as successors under the Constitution’s eligibility rules for appointive officers.
The latest state game law restricts hunting on enclosed lands without owner permission. Sunday hunting incurs a fine from 10 to 25 dollars. A permit from the fisheries and game commissioner is needed for hunting from October 1 to November 10, obtainable by any reputable citizen. Non residents must pay 25 dollars to the circuit clerk for a state license.
The article notes a plan to place William McKinley’s portrait on the ten dollar national bank notes as part of new note series after the 1902 charter expirations. It states Treasury officials expect congressional action to extend charters and guide the upcoming designs including a McKinley face for tens and a Harrison for fives.
The automobile is to be tested as a mail carrying vehicle. Five motor carriages are engaged for the Minneapolis mail service to replace wagons, messengers, and electric cars in certain districts. They will run 16 hours a day, aiming to determine if autos can generalize in cities and rural routes with good roads.
A historical overview lists presidents who died while serving, noting the causes, dates, and nations involved. It highlights shocks to governance and the transfer of power during transitions to new leaders.
Workmen drilling on the John Carpenter farm near Kendallville strike natural gas at 600 feet. A rumble signals ignition as gas bursts from the ground and lights the air. Geologists see potential, sparking speculation of a new Indiana gas belt expanding southward.
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